What do Bad Bunny and the stars have in common? Well, besides being heavenly in their own right, both are influenced by the powerful forces swirling above us. Enter Gabriel Bras Nevares, a celestial storyteller straddling the vibrant worlds of hip-hop and reggaetón. Our author is as much at home dissecting the lyrical battles of Kendrick Lamar and Drake as he is reliving the Latin vibrance of his San Juan roots. With a background steeped in Journalism & Mass Communication from The George Washington University, Gabriel isn’t just any run-of-the-mill writer; he’s a cultural connoisseur diving deep into the nuances of genres that shape our musical tapestry. His reviews, especially of monumental events like Bad Bunny’s 2024 concert, showcase a talent for capturing the electrifying spirit of live music.
But beyond the glitter of the festival scene—think Rolling Loud Miami—Gabriel lends his voice to dissect important conversations within hip-hop, questioning everything from the very essence of the genre in 2023 to the complex web of situations surrounding icons like Young Thug. His editorial flair doesn’t just stop at breaking news; he’s crafted eloquent critiques, thought-provoking think-pieces, and engaging interviews with emerging and overlooked artists alike. So, buckle up! We’re about to delve into an artsy universe where beats meet the cosmos, and Gabriel is our guide through this dynamic musical galaxy.
About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022.
Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case.
Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.